“Why do you live in Mexico?” this is usually the first question I get from U.S. immigration officers upon entering the United States. Being a dual citizen, Mexican and American, I have the luxury of living in either country, and as many expats that bought Mayan Riviera real estate, I am proud to call Mexico my home. “Sir, I live…
If you own a piece of Mayan Riviera real estate, you should defenitely put Xpu-Ha in your list of beaches to discover. Powdery sand dancing with the rays of sun, as warm water slowly laps up the shore. Xpu Ha is a calm, relaxed haven settled in the heart of the Riviera Maya. Popular with kite boarders and paddle boarders…
Ever wonder what a small fisherman town in Mexico looks like? Then Puerto Morelos is the place to go. Puerto Morelos is basically composed of a small, charming, central square surrounded by restaurants, as well as a small English library/book exchange place and with beautiful options of real estate in Puerto Morelos Mexico. The original small light-house still stands, tilted…
So you’ve mastered the collectivo system and you’re ready to explore, where do you go? The areas south of Playa del Carmen are exploding with opportunities for real estate investments and vacation rentals. Little towns that were unknown before are becoming more and more popular and attractive to those looking to purchase property in Mexico but wanting something off the…
Cenote Azul – Riviera Maya Looking for something new to do, something affordable, kid-friendly and different than the beach? Just a short 15 minute drive from Playa del Carmen you can discover many beautiful cenotes (pronounced seh-no-tehs) in the area. Cenotes are freshwater sinkholes, some have amazing cave systems that divers can explore, others feature cliffs perfect for jumping from,…
When looking for vacation rentals or to buy property here in the Riviera Maya, we all have certain criteria we use to determine the best location for our vacation or second home. People have different likes; some are looking for the exciting nightlife of Playa del Carmen; maybe a more natural setting like Tulum, while others are looking for some…
An expat survey recently conducted revealed that Mexico is one of the top three countries in the world for expatriates, 9 out of 10 expats living in Mexico are happy with their life. It’s hard to imagine not being happy in the Riviera Maya; with the wonderful climate and the beautiful beaches, it is easy to wake up with a…
One of the most beautiful things about living as an expat in the Riviera Maya is learning about the customs and traditions of this country and recognizing the differences between Mexican culture and the culture I grew up in. If you have found a piece of Riviera Maya real estate to call your own it’s clear that you already love…
Living off-grid and leaving the smallest ecological footprint possible is becoming more and more popular as people are paying closer attention to the environment and the impact we have on it. Here in the Riviera Maya, some people are choosing to buy property and build houses in jungle areas, where there is no access to electricity. Living next to the…
A popular area in Playa del Carmen real estate is Playacar, a peaceful gated residential community that has entrances at the south end of 5th Avenue. Playacar Phase I was built in 1979 and features oceanfront homes; Phase II was built around the 18 hole public golf course and has all-inclusive resorts and residential developments, with homes and condos. Playacar…
At the north end of 5th Avenue you will find the Grand Coral Riviera Maya; a luxurious gated community featuring incredible investment opportunities in Playa del Carmen real estate. The Grand Coral complex houses an 18 hole golf course, a great walking path, a beach club and Playaboard Sports, a fun place for water activities. Also within the Grand Coral…
If you have purchased a piece of Riviera Maya real estate and plan on making Mexico your home all year round or being here part of the year, there are a couple of big box stores in the area where you can purchase household products and/or groceries in bulk for a discounted price. There are 2 big box stores in…
